Wendy Chant Crack the Fat Loss Code for October 27th - Page 29

alwaysdancing · 10-30-2008, 01:57 PM

Ok just got this in an email and wanted to share.

[COLOR="DarkRed"]We must recognize that we are the creators of our future, and that our future is never bound to anything from our past. Yes, it’s true that we’re predisposed to repeat old habits and patterns. It’s the human condition. Yet, once we make a drastic decision to create something unprecedented in our lives, committing ourselves without hesitation by taking courageous actions to support the fulfillment of that intention, then magic begins to show up.[/COLOR]

Vladis · 10-30-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamjlm

Once you get your energy back, this is what you will be doing!! Great aerobics- sure Wendy would approve!!

YouTube - Hamster dance

Now imagine that in triple slow motion - callanetics

alwaysdancing · 10-30-2008, 02:02 PM

Vladis you are more than welcome to bring your dance to my studio and perform! Glad you are back to your cheerful self. Week 2 ladies are doing a good job of helping each other. Where's the week 3 ladies? give a shot and let us know how this week is going. We are starting to feel like pros and not worried like we were on week 1. I'm off to work on my deck, replacing what Ike tore off. Keep Nina on track people.................

free to be me · 10-30-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vladis

Amen to that! (I do want my pants to fall - like yours

). Sue me

Valdis,

My pants did not get loose-loose until end of week 3...then they got really loose moving into week 6. Deffo down a size by end of week 3.

Mind you...I work out like a fiend...I probably burn ~500 calories per day...sometimes ~600 5-7 times a week. And I EAT!!! 5 usually 6 meals a day...I need them.

Glad you sound so chipper today!!!

free to be me · 10-30-2008, 02:11 PM

CONNIE!!! Hi there friend!!

TAM!!! You have come a long way...I am so proud of you and how far you have come. Good job you "old" lady
Kinnding of course...you are NOT old. I remember when you joined...skeptical BUT willing to give it the full 8 weeks before making a decision. Look at you now!

I love your posts and the info you share. I for one, am NEVER sick of hearing you share your stories and results

Brag away lady...You see me do it, don't cha??? I call it "delivering inspiration" to others...NOT bragging

You know I love you dear friend across the ocean!

teachermom · 10-30-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkvetter

I'd love to have you over. Wouldn't it be awesome to have a meeting place, somewhere in between where we could all meet and eat together, one big CARB UP day?

We could have a Cracker Convention!

I love soups and crusty breads, so I love this time of year. Can't wait to make some soups. I made my own chicken stock yesterday, so I look forward to making a soup out of it.

I have a foodblog that I have lots of vegan/vegetarian recipes on, but I've been slowly switching it over. I haven't posted for a while because I have been working full-time, but I'm back to part-time and I'll be back blogging the "cracker" way soon with lots of great recipes.

I can't believe you mentioned a Cracker Convention! I was thinking the same thing this morning, but didn't voice it because I had to leave for school. That would be a blast!

You'll have to send me the blog address because I would love to see your recipes. My other idea was that Wendy should open a chain of restaurants called "Crackers" and serve meals that are designed to be P/V/O's, P/SA's, etc. The menu could be coded so that diners would know what would fit with their current food plan for that day. Just a thought, especially if her book really takes of and works for the masses like it seems to have the potential to do.

I found EZ sandwich buns at our natural food store yesterday, but no tortillas. I'll have to go about 30 minutes to get those (I called around yesterday), but I would love to have some homemade salsa and chips on baseline days. I think Alissa wrote about baking EZ tortillas to make chips. Hey, Alissa, could you tell me how to do that? Thanks!

Kids were crazy at school today. I think they've been eating their trick or treat stashes all week and are on a constant sugar high! Glad it's not ME!!!

Keep Cracking!
Julie

Vladis · 10-30-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by free to be me

Valdis,

My pants did not get loose-loose until end of week 3...then they got really loose moving into week 6. Deffo down a size by end of week 3.

Mind you...I work out like a fiend...I probably burn ~500 calories per day...sometimes ~600 5-7 times a week. And I EAT!!! 5 usually 6 meals a day...I need them.

Glad you sound so chipper today!!!

OK, OK, I'll wait. I do work out but nothing like you - just walking, doing my stationary bike (minus carb deplete week), started callanetics - that sort of stuff. Oh, well, we'll see.

teachermom · 10-30-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

Vladis you are more than welcome to bring your dance to my studio and perform! Glad you are back to your cheerful self. Week 2 ladies are doing a good job of helping each other. Where's the week 3 ladies? give a shot and let us know how this week is going. We are starting to feel like pros and not worried like we were on week 1. I'm off to work on my deck, replacing what Ike tore off. Keep Nina on track people.................

I'm a Week 3 lady, and doing great! down at least 11 pounds (I'm not allowed to weigh myself anymore per Kelley and Alissa. See....I'm behaving!!!

) Anyways, I feel great, went down a pants size (but I was just barely in the larger size), and now my current size is getting looser bit by bit, no sugar or potato chip cravings, and I feel in control of my eating. I have more energy and sleep better at night. It's all good!

Julie

redhotbean · 10-30-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

Vladis you are more than welcome to bring your dance to my studio and perform! Glad you are back to your cheerful self. Week 2 ladies are doing a good job of helping each other. Where's the week 3 ladies? give a shot and let us know how this week is going. We are starting to feel like pros and not worried like we were on week 1. I'm off to work on my deck, replacing what Ike tore off. Keep Nina on track people.................

Week 3 is going good. I am carb up day today I had to change my days alittle. I had the french ez toast w/sugar free syrup and scrambled eggs this morning. Shake for snack, caesar salad w/chicken-dressing on the side for lunch and I am waiting to have my pizza for dinner. This carb up day has been good haven't really been to hungry and not craving anything.
I have forbidden the scale don't want to get into trouble. I am going out tonight to play on pool league so that will keep me busy. Sounds like everyone is doing good just keep up the good work and take it day by day.

Kim

jkvetter · 10-30-2008, 02:32 PM

I'm supposing on carb up day we can't eat 5-6 slices of pizza, right? That's my normal modus operandi!

free to be me · 10-30-2008, 02:33 PM

Hi Julie!!

Pre-heat oven to 350 deg ...I've done them at 375 too but they seem a bit burnt on the edges (play with the temp for your own tastes) I cut the EZ tortilla into pieces on a well seasoned baking stone, spray them lightly with EVOO (I have a sprayer from pampered chef that atomizes traditional oils) sprinkle them with Garlic Salt and bake for 10 mins...then I leave them for about another 5-10 mins (with oven off) and then put them on the counter too cool...YUMMMMM!!!

I have actually used this method to make tortilla chips for my kiddos and I with regular tortillas (I can NOT have tortilla chips in my house...I can NOT just eat one or one hundred

) My kids have always loved them!! So...since we have EZ tortillas...I tried it once...VOILA!!!

I hope you like them too!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by teachermom

I think Alissa wrote about baking EZ tortillas to make chips. Hey, Alissa, could you tell me how to do that? Thanks!

Kids were crazy at school today. I think they've been eating their trick or treat stashes all week and are on a constant sugar high! Glad it's not ME!!!

Keep Cracking!
Julie

Vladis...I only say that for comparison purposes. You do workout...you will see results...hang in there...on day you will post "MY PANTS ARE FALLING DOWN!!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vladis

OK, OK, I'll wait. I do work out but nothing like you - just walking, doing my stationary bike (minus carb deplete week), started callanetics - that sort of stuff. Oh, well, we'll see.

jkvetter · 10-30-2008, 02:35 PM

Going to teach a class now. I'll be back in tonight and see how you all are doing.

free to be me · 10-30-2008, 02:37 PM

2 slices of pizza...you may add more meat but not extra cheese. Add all the veggies you want! YUMMY

Last night I ate 3 slices and felt like a beached whale! Oh my...but woke up fine today and rip roaring ready to go burn some more calories!

In fact for lunch today, I took the toppings off the left over pizza...veggie galore Za with added grilled chicken (just from 2 slices) and heated it all up and spread it on 2 slices of EZ sesame...Oh My Word! I did not miss the pizza crust!

YUM!

This is your NEW Modus Operandi!

NEW and IMPROVED!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkvetter

I'm supposing on carb up day we can't eat 5-6 slices of pizza, right? That's my normal modus operandi!

teachermom · 10-30-2008, 02:42 PM

[QUOTE=mammapo;11064328]Livinagain...

Hey, hon! Listen to this (it might help you):

Wow, Naomi...That was awesome and inspiring! It made me put this in a better perspective, even though I'm not discouraged. Thanks!

Julie

teachermom · 10-30-2008, 02:45 PM

[QUOTE=free to be me;11065671]Hi Julie!!

Pre-heat oven to 350 deg ...I've done them at 375 too but they seem a bit burnt on the edges (play with the temp for your own tastes) I cut the EZ tortilla into pieces on a well seasoned baking stone, spray them lightly with EVOO (I have a sprayer from pampered chef that atomizes traditional oils) sprinkle them with Garlic Salt and bake for 10 mins...then I leave them for about another 5-10 mins (with oven off) and then put them on the counter too cool...YUMMMMM!!!

I have actually used this method to make tortilla chips for my kiddos and I with regular tortillas (I can NOT have tortilla chips in my house...I can NOT just eat one or one hundred

) My kids have always loved them!! So...since we have EZ tortillas...I tried it once...VOILA!!!

I hope you like them too!!

Thank you, Alissa. I will try it when I get the tortillas. I have tomatillos, tomatoes, sweet onions, jalepenos, and cilantro to make fresh salsa, but I want to wait so it doesn't get yucky.
Julie

free to be me · 10-30-2008, 02:50 PM

Julie...

I said I tried it once...but I eat them all the time. Even with my scrambled eggs and salsa...YUM...your home made slasa sounds yummy...I LOVE TOMATILLOS!!

Well, not all the time...when the program allows a clean carb

teachermom · 10-30-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Soup, warm, yummy soup

Chicken soup with lentils, veggies, jalapeno, tomato paste and a pinch of cheddar cheese on top.

Ken said, OMG this is good! I thought so too. It's cold outside, the sun is shining and there is nothing better than soup!

My spoon doesn't seem to want to go through the computer screen!

Julie

teachermom · 10-30-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by free to be me

Julie...

I said I tried it once...but I eat them all the time. Even with my scrambled eggs and salsa...YUM...your home made slasa sounds yummy...I LOVE TOMATILLOS!!

Well, not all the time...when the program allows a clean carb

I can't have chips in my house, either, so I'm grateful for the crunch of clean carbs! I can't have any kind of candy here (or bags of chocolate chips) either, but I won't miss that! The great thing is that I don't crave them!

Julie

teachermom · 10-30-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwaysdancing

ok not sure how i loaded two photos but they mean I Love you all for being there!
Anyone coming to Houston give me a call so we can visit. my email is lgc@pdq.net
713 294 5277 you feel desparate call and I'll talk you off the ledge. Unless I'm teaching class and you'll have to post pone your jump. I'm there for you!

It's so cold here that I WISH I was coming to Houston!

I have a daughter in San Antonio. I'll be there Dec. 19 - 26.
Julie

jmprgrl74 · 10-30-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkvetter

I'm supposing on carb up day we can't eat 5-6 slices of pizza, right? That's my normal modus operandi!

Glad you asked cuz I'm the same way, particularly when we go to Cici's. I'm thinking anything where there is a buffet is out for me.

Seriously, people. My office has a WW group and still there is food everywhere and trust me, with the holidays, it's just beginning. Today there was 15 pies for our monthly birthday thing, every Friday is donuts, pastries, chicken and biscuits or something (alternative is fruit which I also can't have yet), there's always food in the kitchen across from me, we have 'fall feast' in two weeks, Dec. 5th is the firm open house where they fill no less than 7 conference rooms with different kinds of foods - including a dessert ROOM! I need a new job.

I found this green been recipe I think I'll try tonight (cept a little Splenda instead of the brown sugar of course and will skip the butter)

SERVES 2 -3 (change servings and units)
Change to: Servings US Metric Close

Ingredients

* 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans, drained
* 12 slices of smoked cooked ham, deli sliced thin
* 3 teaspoons brown sugar (use more to taste)
* 1 tablespoon butter
* onion salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Fold each slice of deli smoked ham in half.
4. Place 1/8 to 1/4 tsp brown sugar in center and spread a little with the back of your measuring spoon.
5. Place a thin slice of butter on top of the brown sugar.
6. Add 5-6 green beans (or enough so that the ham folds over nicely).
7. Sprinkle with onion salt.
8. Fold ham over green beans.
9. Place on cookie sheet, seam side down.
10. Repeat with remaining green beans.
11. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until ham is golden brown.

Gracefully · 10-30-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by free to be me

CONNIE!!! Hi there friend!!

TAM!!! You have come a long way...I am so proud of you and how far you have come. Good job you "old" lady
Kinnding of course...you are NOT old. I remember when you joined...skeptical BUT willing to give it the full 8 weeks before making a decision. Look at you now!

I love your posts and the info you share. I for one, am NEVER sick of hearing you share your stories and results

Brag away lady...You see me do it, don't cha??? I call it "delivering inspiration" to others...NOT bragging

You know I love you dear friend across the ocean!

Funny- I love reading other people's posts and seeing everyone's successes, and laughing along with you all, but always think that I am such a bore...

gotta stop beating up on myself... guess you're right.
But- that's not new... you usually are!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkvetter

I'm supposing on carb up day we can't eat 5-6 slices of pizza, right? That's my normal modus operandi!

You won't want it- you'll see- I never had 5-6, but usually felt a bit deprived after 2... now I barely finished the second, and was happily satisfied.
THe chill in the air is getting to me... I get the munchies at night. Veggies will NOT cut it- any ideas, anyone?
Had my usual hot cocoa shake with some PB on a spoon.
Realized I shoulda added a bit of good fat to lunch- even though I was really full, I felt a bit ... dunno... something missing all afternoon... 'til I realized- no fat at lunch- just chicken breast (it was great in my grill pan- just a spray, no oil), rice and green beans.. It hit me when I had that PB...
My ff tonight was some no carb chocolate- about 90 cal. worth.
I am probably a bit low today also, as my body is carb depleting after all those little carb-ups ... I will NOT call it cheating- it was just life getting in the way!!
A bit dissapointed in myself... Didn't finish the mountain of ironing- did only about 5 shirts and 2 pairs of DH's slacks...many more waiting.... haven't ironed for 2 weeks, and it's piling up. post holiday style- also washed teh mattress covers and dust ruffles from our beds, and those dust ruffles will have to be ironed also before I put them back...
And, tomorrow's Friday..... we will be just 4 for the Sabbath-jsut DH, me, and the two little ones (11 and almost 16....) the kids are dissapointed. DH and I are NOT!!! Hope those 2 don't start bickering....
Maybe I'll have some tea to warm up. Only problem is I hate sweetener in tea, so I've only been drinking it on Saturdays (carb-up). Anybody get away with an occasional t. of sugar? Don't want to mess things up, especially at night. I can drink decaf w/o sugar, but I am craving some tea in bed w/ my Ipod...

mammapo · 10-30-2008, 03:14 PM

hi!!!

Quick note: It's a regionalism... when we say 'should' around these parts it's not as in 'you should be doing something about that exposed wire' but more 'this is an assessment of what you might be able to realistically expect' -- I know lingo varies from culture to culture and country to country... my apologies

Kelley, feel free to change 'should' to 'could' and to append this to the original post:

My assumption for weight loss at an average of three pounds a week are:

1) There are more than 40 pounds to lose. We tend to lose weight faster the more we have to lose and slower the closer we are to goal. This is healthy, and our body's way of double-checking whether we 'really want to do this' just incase (if we were in nature so we wouldn't starve in a famine)

2) You are drinking all your water

3)You are moving for at least 30 minutes 4 times a week. Since Wendy says we only get one carb-Up day if we exercise every day (and I assume, like me you want two of those lovely, lovely carb up days) four days a week is a minimum.

By moving, I'm assuming a nice snail's pace like I walk - about a 25 minute mile, so about two miles (or roughly 200 extra burned calories) per workout, for a weekly 'burn' of an extra 800 calories a week.

4) You are working the program. The longer you're on it the easier it gets to legally tweak it. Since this is a first-time, I'm assuming you're being religious in sticking to portions and times (not too much or too little, and at least 4 but no more than 6 meals a day).

Here's another post Picture This Post for those of you who feel you need a more scaled down timeline, to help you get an idea of where you CAN be this time next year.

Here's the scenario: You have 80 pounds to lose. You are a slooooooow loser. So slow you only lose a pound a week average per eight weeks. Even doing everything perfectly by the (reedited and clarified

) book.

Here's where you COULD

be this time next year:

By January you could be 8 pounds lighter

By April you could be 16 pounds lighter

By June you could be 24 pounds lighter...

By August.. you could be 32 pounds lighter....

By October You could be 40 pounds lighter....

By November 1 (this time exactly 1 year from now) you could be roughly halfway to your goal and.... get this... about 4 dress sizes smaller!!!!!

You could go from a 24 to a 16 by this time next year.

And that's assuming you gain NO muscle (which helps you lose faster) to replace that fat, that your metabolism doesn't change an inch from where it currently is, and that you're actually the kind of loser that has thyroid issues or something else that precludes you from losing fat at any rate more than 1 pound per week.

Even the most conservative estimate gives you hope of being at least halfway to your goal by this time next year!!!!!!!!!!!

There is hope.

We need to hope in terms of the long term goal, and work for success in terms of our short term goals.

Imagine where you COULD BE in a year.

Work for what you CAN ACHIEVE in a month.

Commit to what you CAN DO today.

kellycarbaddict · 10-30-2008, 03:24 PM

UH-OH... we are in trouble now... EZ Bread was just mentioned on Oprah.

Gracefully · 10-30-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mammapo

hi!!!

Quick note: It's a regionalism... when we say 'should' around these parts it's not as in 'you should be doing something about that exposed wire' but more 'this is an assessment of what you might be able to realistically expect' -- I know lingo varies from culture to culture and country to country... my apologies

Kelley, feel free to change 'should' to 'could' and to append this to the original post:

My assumption for weight loss at an average of three pounds a week are:

1) There are more than 40 pounds to lose. We tend to lose weight faster the more we have to lose and slower the closer we are to goal. This is healthy, and our body's way of double-checking whether we 'really want to do this' just incase (if we were in nature so we wouldn't starve in a famine)

2) You are drinking all your water

3)You are moving for at least 30 minutes 4 times a week. Since Wendy says we only get one carb-Up day if we exercise every day (and I assume, like me you want two of those lovely, lovely carb up days) four days a week is a minimum.

By moving, I'm assuming a nice snail's pace like I walk - about a 25 minute mile, so about two miles (or roughly 200 extra burned calories) per workout, for a weekly 'burn' of an extra 800 calories a week.

4) You are working the program. The longer you're on it the easier it gets to legally tweak it. Since this is a first-time, I'm assuming you're being religious in sticking to portions and times (not too much or too little, and at least 4 but no more than 6 meals a day).

Here's another post Picture This Post for those of you who feel you need a more scaled down timeline, to help you get an idea of where you CAN be this time next year.

Here's the scenario: You have 80 pounds to lose. You are a slooooooow loser. So slow you only lose a pound a week average per eight weeks. Even doing everything perfectly by the (reedited and clarified

) book.

Here's where you COULD

be this time next year:

By January you could be 8 pounds lighter

By April you could be 16 pounds lighter

By June you could be 24 pounds lighter...

By August.. you could be 32 pounds lighter....

By October You could be 40 pounds lighter....

By November 1 (this time exactly 1 year from now) you could be roughly halfway to your goal and.... get this... about 4 dress sizes smaller!!!!!

You could go from a 24 to a 16 by this time next year.

And that's assuming you gain NO muscle (which helps you lose faster) to replace that fat, that your metabolism doesn't change an inch from where it currently is, and that you're actually the kind of loser that has thyroid issues or something else that precludes you from losing fat at any rate more than 1 pound per week.

Even the most conservative estimate gives you hope of being at least halfway to your goal by this time next year!!!!!!!!!!!

There is hope.

We need to hope in terms of the long term goal, and work for success in terms of our short term goals.

Imagine where you COULD BE in a year.

Work for what you CAN ACHIEVE in a month.

Commit to what you CAN DO today.

Great! WOnderful!! I should print this and post it on my fridge.

Kelley also suggested to change the 24 to a more realistic #. Whatever- you are an inspiration to us all!
Just read a great article on Aish . I read alot of her stuff in a magazine I read every week- ever hear of Binah? Probably not,...

Here's the link to the article:

No One to Blame

alwaysdancing · 10-30-2008, 03:37 PM

hey if mentioned on Oprah the stores will stock everything they make so that's good!
I bought some fresh green beans looking for healthy and realized I don't have a clue how you cook them.

Listening (not literally) makes me realize I need to get on the wagon with exercising. I'm not doing my best in that department so will have to start scheduling that in. well, off to work check in later.

Gracefully · 10-30-2008, 03:46 PM

made me some Rose Chai tea with just a bit of sweetener- will have to do..
G'nite, ladies- tomorrow's my first early morning- alarm's goin' off at 6:20- as DSalmost 16 has to be out by 7...

gemini0604 · 10-30-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkvetter

Soup, warm, yummy soup

Chicken soup with lentils, veggies, jalapeno, tomato paste and a pinch of cheddar cheese on top.

Ken said, OMG this is good! I thought so too. It's cold outside, the sun is shining and there is nothing better than soup!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkvetter

The soup is in the recipe thread now. I forgot to put it in there, but that particular recipe made about 4 servings, so enough for Ken and I to have lunch, and some for another lunch later.

DANG, I STILL CAN'T FIND WHERE SHE POSTED THE RECIPE AND I THINK SHE'S OFFLINE NOW.

gemini0604 · 10-30-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mammapo

hi!!!

Quick note: It's a regionalism... when we say 'should' around these parts it's not as in 'you should be doing something about that exposed wire' but more 'this is an assessment of what you might be able to realistically expect' -- I know lingo varies from culture to culture and country to country... my apologies

Kelley, feel free to change 'should' to 'could' and to append this to the original post:

My assumption for weight loss at an average of three pounds a week are:

1) There are more than 40 pounds to lose. We tend to lose weight faster the more we have to lose and slower the closer we are to goal. This is healthy, and our body's way of double-checking whether we 'really want to do this' just incase (if we were in nature so we wouldn't starve in a famine)

2) You are drinking all your water

3)You are moving for at least 30 minutes 4 times a week. Since Wendy says we only get one carb-Up day if we exercise every day (and I assume, like me you want two of those lovely, lovely carb up days) four days a week is a minimum.

By moving, I'm assuming a nice snail's pace like I walk - about a 25 minute mile, so about two miles (or roughly 200 extra burned calories) per workout, for a weekly 'burn' of an extra 800 calories a week.

4) You are working the program. The longer you're on it the easier it gets to legally tweak it. Since this is a first-time, I'm assuming you're being religious in sticking to portions and times (not too much or too little, and at least 4 but no more than 6 meals a day).

Here's another post Picture This Post for those of you who feel you need a more scaled down timeline, to help you get an idea of where you CAN be this time next year.

Here's the scenario: You have 80 pounds to lose. You are a slooooooow loser. So slow you only lose a pound a week average per eight weeks. Even doing everything perfectly by the (reedited and clarified

) book.

Here's where you COULD

be this time next year:

By January you could be 8 pounds lighter

By April you could be 16 pounds lighter

By June you could be 24 pounds lighter...

By August.. you could be 32 pounds lighter....

By October You could be 40 pounds lighter....

By November 1 (this time exactly 1 year from now) you could be roughly halfway to your goal and.... get this... about 4 dress sizes smaller!!!!!

You could go from a 24 to a 16 by this time next year.

And that's assuming you gain NO muscle (which helps you lose faster) to replace that fat, that your metabolism doesn't change an inch from where it currently is, and that you're actually the kind of loser that has thyroid issues or something else that precludes you from losing fat at any rate more than 1 pound per week.

Even the most conservative estimate gives you hope of being at least halfway to your goal by this time next year!!!!!!!!!!!

There is hope.

We need to hope in terms of the long term goal, and work for success in terms of our short term goals.

Imagine where you COULD BE in a year.

Work for what you CAN ACHIEVE in a month.

Commit to what you CAN DO today.

[COLOR="Black"]Excellent Scenairo! I'm just bursting with joy. How can we NOT succeed?[/COLOR]

gemini0604 · 10-30-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmprgrl74

Glad you asked cuz I'm the same way, particularly when we go to Cici's. I'm thinking anything where there is a buffet is out for me.

Seriously, people. My office has a WW group and still there is food everywhere and trust me, with the holidays, it's just beginning. Today there was 15 pies for our monthly birthday thing, every Friday is donuts, pastries, chicken and biscuits or something (alternative is fruit which I also can't have yet), there's always food in the kitchen across from me, we have 'fall feast' in two weeks, Dec. 5th is the firm open house where they fill no less than 7 conference rooms with different kinds of foods - including a dessert ROOM! I need a new job.

I found this green been recipe I think I'll try tonight (cept a little Splenda instead of the brown sugar of course and will skip the butter)

SERVES 2 -3 (change servings and units)
Change to: Servings US Metric Close

Ingredients

* 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans, drained
* 12 slices of smoked cooked ham, deli sliced thin
* 3 teaspoons brown sugar (use more to taste)
* 1 tablespoon butter
* onion salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Fold each slice of deli smoked ham in half.
4. Place 1/8 to 1/4 tsp brown sugar in center and spread a little with the back of your measuring spoon.
5. Place a thin slice of butter on top of the brown sugar.
6. Add 5-6 green beans (or enough so that the ham folds over nicely).
7. Sprinkle with onion salt.
8. Fold ham over green beans.
9. Place on cookie sheet, seam side down.
10. Repeat with remaining green beans.
11. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until ham is golden brown.

This recipe brings back memories. That's how my grandmother made them or something like that. Yum.

kelliebel · 10-30-2008, 04:57 PM

I'm a week 3 girl....

Doing wonderfully! tomorrow is my birthday so I will probably carb it up! but not crazy!!!

I haven't weighed myself...I feel great, and if the scale is not where I feel it should be I may chuck it out the window

I love that my bloat is gone

But I can't drink the pre-made shakes

I get bloated, does that happen to anyone else????

10-30-2008, 02:11 PM	#845
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10-30-2008, 01:57 PM	#841
alwaysdancing Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 593 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: alwaysdancing Stats: Starting over on Crack the Code WOE: crack the code Start Date: April 13, 2008	Ok just got this in an email and wanted to share. [COLOR="DarkRed"]We must recognize that we are the creators of our future, and that our future is never bound to anything from our past. Yes, it’s true that we’re predisposed to repeat old habits and patterns. It’s the human condition. Yet, once we make a drastic decision to create something unprecedented in our lives, committing ourselves without hesitation by taking courageous actions to support the fulfillment of that intention, then magic begins to show up.[/COLOR]

10-30-2008, 02:02 PM	#843
alwaysdancing Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 593 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: alwaysdancing Stats: Starting over on Crack the Code WOE: crack the code Start Date: April 13, 2008	Vladis you are more than welcome to bring your dance to my studio and perform! Glad you are back to your cheerful self. Week 2 ladies are doing a good job of helping each other. Where's the week 3 ladies? give a shot and let us know how this week is going. We are starting to feel like pros and not worried like we were on week 1. I'm off to work on my deck, replacing what Ike tore off. Keep Nina on track people.................

10-30-2008, 02:32 PM	#850
jkvetter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown Indiana Posts: 1,678 Gallery: jkvetter Stats: Not sure, but not weighing either. WOE: Goal is 50% raw; 50% non-refined, non-processed Start Date: 10/22/2009	I'm supposing on carb up day we can't eat 5-6 slices of pizza, right? That's my normal modus operandi!

10-30-2008, 02:35 PM	#852
jkvetter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown Indiana Posts: 1,678 Gallery: jkvetter Stats: Not sure, but not weighing either. WOE: Goal is 50% raw; 50% non-refined, non-processed Start Date: 10/22/2009	Going to teach a class now. I'll be back in tonight and see how you all are doing.

10-30-2008, 02:42 PM	#854
teachermom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kent, Ohio Posts: 264 Gallery: teachermom Stats: Size 18W/ 16W/ 8; 5' 4" WOE: CTFLC and The G.I Diet Start Date: October 13, 2008	[QUOTE=mammapo;11064328]Livinagain... Hey, hon! Listen to this (it might help you): Wow, Naomi...That was awesome and inspiring! It made me put this in a better perspective, even though I'm not discouraged. Thanks! Julie

10-30-2008, 02:45 PM	#855
teachermom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kent, Ohio Posts: 264 Gallery: teachermom Stats: Size 18W/ 16W/ 8; 5' 4" WOE: CTFLC and The G.I Diet Start Date: October 13, 2008	[QUOTE=free to be me;11065671]Hi Julie!! Pre-heat oven to 350 deg ...I've done them at 375 too but they seem a bit burnt on the edges (play with the temp for your own tastes) I cut the EZ tortilla into pieces on a well seasoned baking stone, spray them lightly with EVOO (I have a sprayer from pampered chef that atomizes traditional oils) sprinkle them with Garlic Salt and bake for 10 mins...then I leave them for about another 5-10 mins (with oven off) and then put them on the counter too cool...YUMMMMM!!! I have actually used this method to make tortilla chips for my kiddos and I with regular tortillas (I can NOT have tortilla chips in my house...I can NOT just eat one or one hundred ) My kids have always loved them!! So...since we have EZ tortillas...I tried it once...VOILA!!! I hope you like them too!! Thank you, Alissa. I will try it when I get the tortillas. I have tomatillos, tomatoes, sweet onions, jalepenos, and cilantro to make fresh salsa, but I want to wait so it doesn't get yucky. Julie

10-30-2008, 02:50 PM	#856
free to be me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,580 Gallery: free to be me Stats: 199.5/184/172~5'-11~full command of my wardrobe WOE: Living Life as a Cracker ;) Start Date: August 24, 2008	Julie... I said I tried it once...but I eat them all the time. Even with my scrambled eggs and salsa...YUM...your home made slasa sounds yummy...I LOVE TOMATILLOS!! Well, not all the time...when the program allows a clean carb

10-30-2008, 03:14 PM	#862
mammapo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: central pa Posts: 493 Gallery: mammapo Stats: 184.4/174/140 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: January 1, 2009	hi!!! Quick note: It's a regionalism... when we say 'should' around these parts it's not as in 'you should be doing something about that exposed wire' but more 'this is an assessment of what you might be able to realistically expect' -- I know lingo varies from culture to culture and country to country... my apologies Kelley, feel free to change 'should' to 'could' and to append this to the original post: My assumption for weight loss at an average of three pounds a week are: 1) There are more than 40 pounds to lose. We tend to lose weight faster the more we have to lose and slower the closer we are to goal. This is healthy, and our body's way of double-checking whether we 'really want to do this' just incase (if we were in nature so we wouldn't starve in a famine) 2) You are drinking all your water 3)You are moving for at least 30 minutes 4 times a week. Since Wendy says we only get one carb-Up day if we exercise every day (and I assume, like me you want two of those lovely, lovely carb up days) four days a week is a minimum. By moving, I'm assuming a nice snail's pace like I walk - about a 25 minute mile, so about two miles (or roughly 200 extra burned calories) per workout, for a weekly 'burn' of an extra 800 calories a week. 4) You are working the program. The longer you're on it the easier it gets to legally tweak it. Since this is a first-time, I'm assuming you're being religious in sticking to portions and times (not too much or too little, and at least 4 but no more than 6 meals a day). Here's another post Picture This Post for those of you who feel you need a more scaled down timeline, to help you get an idea of where you CAN be this time next year. Here's the scenario: You have 80 pounds to lose. You are a slooooooow loser. So slow you only lose a pound a week average per eight weeks. Even doing everything perfectly by the (reedited and clarified ) book. Here's where you COULD be this time next year: By January you could be 8 pounds lighter By April you could be 16 pounds lighter By June you could be 24 pounds lighter... By August.. you could be 32 pounds lighter.... By October You could be 40 pounds lighter.... By November 1 (this time exactly 1 year from now) you could be roughly halfway to your goal and.... get this... about 4 dress sizes smaller!!!!! You could go from a 24 to a 16 by this time next year. And that's assuming you gain NO muscle (which helps you lose faster) to replace that fat, that your metabolism doesn't change an inch from where it currently is, and that you're actually the kind of loser that has thyroid issues or something else that precludes you from losing fat at any rate more than 1 pound per week. Even the most conservative estimate gives you hope of being at least halfway to your goal by this time next year!!!!!!!!!!! There is hope. We need to hope in terms of the long term goal, and work for success in terms of our short term goals. Imagine where you COULD BE in a year. Work for what you CAN ACHIEVE in a month. Commit to what you CAN DO today.

10-30-2008, 03:24 PM	#863
kellycarbaddict Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 529 Gallery: kellycarbaddict Stats: 198/188.6/160 Start Date: Restarting 5/25/09 194	UH-OH... we are in trouble now... EZ Bread was just mentioned on Oprah.

10-30-2008, 03:37 PM	#865
alwaysdancing Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 593 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: alwaysdancing Stats: Starting over on Crack the Code WOE: crack the code Start Date: April 13, 2008	hey if mentioned on Oprah the stores will stock everything they make so that's good! I bought some fresh green beans looking for healthy and realized I don't have a clue how you cook them. Listening (not literally) makes me realize I need to get on the wagon with exercising. I'm not doing my best in that department so will have to start scheduling that in. well, off to work check in later.

10-30-2008, 03:46 PM	#866
Gracefully MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,512 Gallery: Gracefully Stats: 171.4/Last restart-167.6/158.8/125...5'2" WOE: Cracking the Fat Loss Code Start Date: Aug 31,2008/Last restart May 17,2009	made me some Rose Chai tea with just a bit of sweetener- will have to do.. G'nite, ladies- tomorrow's my first early morning- alarm's goin' off at 6:20- as DSalmost 16 has to be out by 7...

10-30-2008, 04:57 PM	#870
kelliebel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 206 Gallery: kelliebel Stats: 158.6/???/135 : 5'4" WOE: low carb & Callanetics! Start Date: August 2008	I'm a week 3 girl.... Doing wonderfully! tomorrow is my birthday so I will probably carb it up! but not crazy!!! I haven't weighed myself...I feel great, and if the scale is not where I feel it should be I may chuck it out the window I love that my bloat is gone But I can't drink the pre-made shakes I get bloated, does that happen to anyone else????